A197

Requires certain documentation as proof of voter identity to vote; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity.

This bill mandates that voters present specific documentation as proof of identity to vote, starting with the first election held after January 1, 2025. Voters must show or submit a copy of a document that includes the voter's name, photograph, expiration date, and was issued by the federal government or New Jersey. Alternatively, voters can provide an affidavit of a religious objection to being photographed. The bill updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity, including the use of provisional ballots for voters who do not present the required documentation.